Drain cherries, and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Shape a small amount of the sugar mixture around the cherry. Place on wax paper lined baking sheet; chill about 2 hours or until firm.

Place candy coating in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until coating melts. Dip each covered cherry into melted coating. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in cool place. Yield: 4 dozen.

Lt. Colonel

Okay, chocolate is good. Bacon is good. Caramel is good. This does not mean that in combination all these things are good, or indeed should be put together. As for the chocolate covered vegetables, just NO!